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This colorful activity book invites kids ages 3 to 6 to explore the world of plants and how they grow through creative hands-on activities developed by City Sprouts, a leading educational organization focused on introducing urban kids to the wonders of the garden and promoting equity in science education.
List of contents
Plant Go on a Seed Hunt
Be a Seed Detective
Plant a Salad
Measure with a Dibble
Bucket of Potatoes
Grow Bean in a Bag
Grow a Sweet Potato Buddy
Garlic Growth Chart
Flower Colors
Neighborhood Plant Walk
Eat Make Plant Part Art
Eat the Rainbow
Grow a Kitchen Herb Garden
Sprout Snack
Discover Go on a Worm Hunt
Make a Worm Bin
Make a Snail Terrarium
Be a Busy Bee
Butterfly Wings!
Make a Bird Feeder
Notes for Parents and Educators
Acknowledgments
About the author
Jane Hirschi is the founding director of CitySprouts, a nationally recognized program that provides early science and nature education in collaboration with 20 public schools in the greater Boston area. She is passionate about making sure that all children have opportunities for hands-on science education in the garden and the chance to get to know the natural surroundings in their own neighborhood. A regular presenter at conferences regionally and nationally, Hirschi has been recognized as a Social Innovator by Root Cause Social Innovation Forum and is the author of Ripe for Change: Garden-Based Learning in Schools. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
CitySprouts cultivates curiosity and wonder with hands-on science learning through urban gardens. For more than 20 years, CitySprouts has partnered closely with public elementary schools in the greater Boston area to provide opportunities for children to learn by exploring the natural world as part of their school journey. CitySprouts is committed to greater equity in science education and children’s access to nature no matter where they live.
Summary
This colourful activity book invites kids to explore the world of plants and how they grow through creative hands-on activities.
Foreword
This colourful activity book invites kids to explore the world of plants and how they grow through creative hands-on activities.
